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Writing About The Hard Stuff By Laura L. Smith
I'm excited to be hosting several guest posts over the next several months - author, writers and bloggers who have things to share beyond the picture perfect image. You'll find their posts under the "About" tab. Also, I'm guest posting with Ingrid Lochamire today...
Insecurity: The Secret Most Moms Hide
“I don’t need you to envy me, I just need you to be proud of me.” The words poured onto the screen as she typed them to her mom. At forty-something, she felt like a little girl again, revisiting her life-long quest for the words, “I’m proud of you.” Can you identify?...
Stand Still and Watch the Lord Rescue You Today – Laura Kurk
I was a shy, overly sensitive girl who grew up in a family of logical, science-loving, strong Christians. My mom’s background was in microbiology. My dad was a dentist. My brother, always the investigator, became a neurosurgeon at the birthplace of neurosurgery. Along...
How to Grow Older Gracefully
Easter weekend is about endings and beginnings. It's about new life, living in resurrection power, leaving death behind and walking in the fullness of God's grace. Every Easter we talk about the empty tomb. The challenge comes in living in the "in between." I mean,...
Got Balance Series – Defining Priorities
The recent "Got Balance"retreat tackled issues moms struggle with trying to balance the never-ending responsibilities of being a wife, mom, and woman. Every time I do the retreat, women ask for more - more encouragement, more practical ways to balance things, more...
What A Little Rejoicing Can Do – A Challenge
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, rejoice! (Phil 4:4) It's easy to rejoice when things are going well. It's hard to rejoice when things are going wrong. How many times when I awake, my conversation with Jesus is moaning and groaning, "Lord, please do...
The Mother-Daughter Relationship – Whatever Girls
I'm excited to be posting my first article today with The Whatever Girl ministry of Erin Bishop, a ministry focused on mothers and daughters being intentional. It's timely today as I prepare for my daughter's return from Guatemala in two days. I'll be taking her to a...
The Angry-Irritated Mom and Why She Feels Alone
“How dare he act that way” I thought as I left my mother-in-law’s house. I was embarrassed at the outburst my toddler was having. “No, no, I don’t want to go home!” my eighteen-month old screamed as I picked him up to take him home. His little legs were still kicking...
Being Intentional In Busyness
May my God supply all of your needs according to your glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:19 It's ironic the busiest week our family's had in a long time is the week I spoke on "Balance, Busyness and Not Doing It All." Whether it's God's sense of humor or attacks...
Coaching & Consulting
As a counselor, educator, parent and professional, Brenda's expertise is consulting and coaching on a variety of topics.
Four Lessons I’ve Learned to Share With Moms
I've recently spoken at and will speak at two conferences specifically ministering to moms. The first conference was the Arise Conference with the Not aLone Mom ministry team and second is the "Got Balance?" retreat next Saturday in my hometown. Part of the content...
Healing and Hope of A Spring Thaw
The sun is beautiful today, reflecting it's glory off the snow-covered ground that's been our view for the last three months. For most of the cold-belt, it's been the winter of all winters. Over 100 inches of snow in our area. The winter that'll never end. Despite the...